crusty hot pan-fried fish

17 Pinches
West Olive, MI
Updated on Mar 29, 2015

My mother had a way with fresh fish. I loved going fishing and coming back with a mess of blue gill (hated cleaning the fish, though), then having her dredge the fillets (my dad was good at the filleting) through flour. Best breakfast ever. And, no, it didn't happen often -- I was a GIRL after all -- but sometimes a neighbor would show up with some, too. I strove for years to figure out how she did it -- she was a natural cook and I just couldn't seem to learn it from her. So when I found this recipe, it was wonderful. And, I have no idea where I got it from!

prep time
cook time
method Pan Fry
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons cajun magic seafood magic spcie mix, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 24 ounces fish fillets (6 @ 4 oz), speckled trout, drum, or favorite fish
  • - vegetable oil for frying

How To Make crusty hot pan-fried fish

  • Step 1
    In large skillet, heat about 1/4" oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Step 2
    In flat pan, combine flour and 2 tsp spice mix. In separate pan, combine egg and milk until well blended. Season fillets by sprinkling about 1/4 tsp spice mix on each.
  • Step 3
    Coat each fillet with seasoned flour, shake off excess and coat well with milk mixture; then, just before frying, coat fillets once more with flour, shaking off excess.
  • Step 4
    Fry fillets in hot oil until golden brown, 1 - 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately on heated serving plates.

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Category: Fish
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Pan Fry

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